South Empire St. over Spring Run
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · S. Empire ST & Spring Run · Structure no. 000000000024456
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Empire St. over Spring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Empire St. over Spring Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Empire St. over Spring Run built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Empire St. over Spring Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does South Empire St. over Spring Run carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Empire St. over Spring Run?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns South Empire St. over Spring Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.